Instructor Highlight: Rhett Carpenter
Rhett is the facilitator for the longest running safety conference in the state, the Puget Sound Area Safety Summit. As well as the PITB Safety Summit, which are monthly gatherings of safety professionals, contractors, and government officials, where they spotlight key note speakers, who present on trending topics related to the industry. Throughout his career Rhett has also been invited to speak at a multitude of safety conferences throughout the state of Washington and beyond, delivering an educational and influencing message on an array of topics.
Inspiration to Teach Health and Safety
When asked what inspires him to teach health & safety, Rhett replied:
"My parents were both well known, stand out teachers, as well as successful coaches for their entire career. Since childhood, I was able to observe them in action and see many people that they positively impacted along the way. To this day I still see folks who had my parents as teachers or coaches, who come up to them, and thank them for being the best they had ever had, and how their lives were impacted in such a positive way by their influence.
Growing up around educators and coaches, aside from my parents, granted me the opportunity to be around strong leadership. This gave me a strong desire and passion to help others in the same capacity. Teaching health and safety has allowed me to make a positive impact on people's lives. Teaching also involves taking on a leadership role. The responsibility of guiding others to do what is right, work as a team, and find solutions, in all aspects of their lives, are a few of the reasons why I enjoy my role as a safety leader."
Professional Journey
Mr. Carpenter has been an instructor for a variety of safety, health & environmental courses at the University of Washington Region X Department of Environmental and Occupational Health Sciences for over 20 years. He is also an instructor for many associations and organizations throughout the Greater Puget Sound Region, making it his goal to deliver the highest quality of training. Rhett is also an authorized instructor through the Department of Ecology and regularly provides Certified Erosion & Sediment Control Lead (CESCL) training and consultation services, on a variety of levels, to many organizations.
Academic and Current Role
Rhett Carpenter is a graduate of Central Washington University with a BS in Occupational Safety & Health Management with a specialization in Risk & Environmental Management.
Throughout his career, Rhett has gained extensive experience in both construction and general industries alike. He currently holds the CHST credentials, and provides safety, health and environmental services to many contractors and businesses throughout the Pacific Northwest & beyond.
Upcoming Courses
Don't miss out on Rhett's OSHA course that he will be teaching in December, which covers the OSHA Excavation Standard and safety and health aspects of excavation and trenching. Enroll in OSHA #3015 Excavation, Trenching, and Soil Mechanics.
